1988 Russia 3 Roubles Proof Silver 2-Coin Set (w/Box & COA)

1988 Russia 3 Roubles Proof Silver 2-Coin Set (w/Box & COA)

Explore the history of medieval Rus through the 1988 Russia 3 Roubles Proof Silver 2-Coin Set (w/Box & COA). Issued by the Soviet Union, this commemorative pairing contains two .900 fine silver Proof coins, each weighing approximately 3.1 grams and about 1 troy oz of pure silver. Together, the set provides approximately 1.8 troy oz of actual silver weight. The two designs commemorate the 1,000th Anniversary of Ancient Russian Architecture and the 1,000th Anniversary of Russian Minting, respectivel.

One coin honors the St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv, a landmark associated with the architectural heritage of medieval Rus. Its reverse presents the cathedral along with inscriptions identifying the 1,000th Anniversary of Ancient Russian Architecture and referencing the cathedral and the year 1037. Designed by Alexander Anatolyevich Kolodkin and engraved by Vasiliy Maximovich Nikischenko, this issue was struck at the Moscow Mint.

The companion coin celebrates the 1,000th Anniversary of Russian Minting. Its reverse depicts a pair of ancient coins and references Vladimir's Srebrenik, an early silver coin associated with the monetary history of Kievan Rus. This commemorative was designed and engraved by Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov and struck at the Leningrad Mint.

Set Specifications:

• The total silver weight of the set is 1.8 troy oz
• Proof finish
• Denomination: 3 Rubles
• Shipped in the original presentation box with Certificate of Authenticity
• Obverse: Features the Coat of Arms of the Soviet Union as well as the denomination and the year of mintage.
• Reverse: Varies

Bringing these two 1988 3 Roubles Proofs together creates a more complete historical presentation than either theme provides on its own. One looks back at a millennium of architectural heritage through St. Sophia Cathedral, while the other commemorates a thousand years of minting through Vladimir's early silver coinage.

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